Every thriving community has its connectors. They are passionate and engaged individuals who show up, reach out, and help everyone feel like they belong. At the Atascadero Chamber, these individuals are our ambassador team. When you see a familiar, welcoming face at a ribbon cutting, mixer, or another Chamber program, there’s a good chance that’s one of our ambassadors. Their goal is to connect local businesses with Chamber resources, tools, and opportunities to help them thrive. Their impact is felt in our community every day!
The Atascadero Chamber’s 2026 Ambassador Team
I am excited to introduce the group of talented individuals who stepped up to serve this year. They represent a wide cross-section of our Central Coast business community, coming from different industries and cities. Each one of these individuals brings something unique to the team, but they all share one thing in common. They genuinely love this community and are dedicated to helping local businesses thrive.
- Armando Casillas, Central Coast Moving
- Bernice Guadarrama, Columbia Bank
- Christopher Funke, Oakview Village
- Dakota Ruff-Pearson, Coasthills Credit Union
- Danny Cameron, Q-SYS
- James Davis, Megan’s Organic Market
- Jason McGinnis, HiFly Filmers, LLC
- Jill Glover, Spectrum Business
- Justin Penrod, Creative Alternative for Living and Learning Inc.
- Leah Duhon, Freedom Insurance
- Madison Quiring, Cool Marketing By Madison Quiring
- Mike Ross, Columbia Bank
- Nicole Kellerer, Columbia Bank
- Sarah Maggelet, Templeton Vacation Rentals
- Stephan Fagan, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
- Steve Remmel, LegalShield Business Solutions
The Impact Of Our Ambassadors
Sometimes, doing business can often feel transactional and disconnected. Our ambassadors are a reminder to our business community that business is and always has been deeply personal. The Atascadero Chamber and our community at large are only as strong as the relationships we build. That’s why our ambassadors will always show up, check in, help you make introductions, and cheer you on at your ribbon-cutting. They do it because they believe, as does the entire Chamber team, that strength comes from working together to support one another. They’re advocates of local businesses and are essential to the success of your favorite shops around town.
Do You See Yourself As An Ambassador?
Our Ambassador Program is always growing. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to helping businesses and engaging with others to make a positive difference. If this sounds like you, our ambassador team is the perfect fit for you! Email Stephan@AtascaderoChamber.org to learn more.
Want to get involved to help support community events and business programs that we all know and love, but don’t have time to join our ambassador team? Join our volunteer team! Help us bring events like the Atascadero Lakeside WineFest, Sip & Shops, and more to life. Call our team at (805) 466-2044 to learn more.
To our 2026 ambassadors, thank you. Thank you for choosing to invest your time and energy in this community. Thank you for being the kind of people who show up for others, and thank you for helping us build something that every business can count on.
